Starting from October 9, 2024, Odesa has introduced a new initiative called «Social Taxi». Currently, around 40 requests have been received from individuals with disabilities.
To book a vehicle, simply call the short number 15-01 three days prior to your trip. The call is free from all mobile operators!
Additionally, you can fill out an online form on the official Odesa website, making access to this service even easier. The «Social Taxi» service is supported by the NGO «Barrier-Free».
Free transport is provided to the following categories of individuals with disabilities:
- individuals with disabilities of groups I and II (with mobility impairments);
- children with disabilities (with mobility impairments);
- individuals with visual impairments of groups I and II.
«Social Taxi» is available for travel within the city from the place of residence to the following locations:
- local government offices;
- state executive authorities;
- courts;
- healthcare institutions (medical, sanatorium, or rehabilitation facilities);
- banking institutions;
- social, cultural, and educational institutions;
- prosthetic and orthopedic enterprises;
- road and railway stations;
- utilities providing housing and communal services.
*** As of October 1, 2024, there are 63,000 individuals with disabilities residing in Odesa, including over 4,500 with mobility impairments, 5,229 children with disabilities, and nearly 1,000 individuals with visual impairments.
